Over two days, crossing the rugged mountains of Yunnan and Guizhou and the perilous roads of Gansu and Sichuan, a "real vehicle, real cargo" road test challenge was carried out, presenting a solid performance report.
Two challenging routes, a hardcore test
The road test selected typical transportation road conditions in the southwest and northwest
Southwest flower route (Kunming - Chengdu) 969 kilometers
The vehicle was fully loaded with flowers and passed through the world engineering wonder: the double spiral tunnel at an altitude of 2,400 meters. The 51-kilometer long uphill section of the Tuowu Mountain section with a "first down then up" slope, as well as the Niba Mountain tunnel group and other continuous 10-30-kilometer long uphill and downhill mixed sections, frequently dealt with significant altitude changes in a short time, demonstrating strong climbing ability and powerful power response, providing stable escort for the "flower green channel" throughout the journey.
Northwest milk route (Lanzhou - Chengdu) 967 kilometers
Transporting milk with high requirements for timeliness and quality, facing the continuous downhill, sharp turns, and complex terrain of the Qinling tunnel group, as well as the high-altitude environment, the vehicle operated stably throughout the journey, with excellent fuel efficiency, highlighting outstanding adaptability to working conditions and economic potential.The road test verified the flagship quality of the Cummins 16N.
During this road test, the Cummins 16N performed excellently in terms of power, fuel efficiency, reliability, and comfortable driving, receiving unanimous praise from the vehicle-following experience officers, demonstrating outstanding product performance.
Powerful and vigorous, conquering the impossible
16N engine
Maximum horsepower exceeds 700 horsepower, maximum torque 3,600 Nm
High torque can be generated at low RPM, providing strong climbing and overtaking capabilities for the vehicle. It can handle various complex road conditions with ease.
This engine is powerful and has strong climbing ability. When overtaking, it is also very smooth. The start is very fast. Coupled with the efficient coordination of the integrated power chain, the power output is smooth and continuous, and the gear shifting is smooth and natural. The entire driving process is very pleasant.
High efficiency and fuel economy, all-round economy
Equipped with a dedicated natural gas engine turbocharging system, combined with the Smart Brain 3.0 intelligent control system, the engine, transmission, and after-treatment system interact deeply, optimizing the power chain to achieve intelligent fuel economy. Every cubic meter of gas is fully utilized, and with a 150,000-kilometer long oil change cycle, it reduces the total life cycle operating costs of the user's equipment.
Reliable and safe, all-weather capable
The engine has undergone extremely rigorous reliability and durability tests. Through structural reinforcement, the application of new materials and new processes, the wear resistance and fatigue resistance of key components have been significantly improved, ensuring the stability of the vehicle under high-load operation. At the same time, it has been optimized for special working conditions such as high altitudes to ensure high availability and reliability.
"This time, we completed the entire journey in less than 13 hours. During the continuous uphill sections, the engine never dropped below 10th gear, and the water temperature gauge never indicated overheating. The matching of the entire power chain is very high, and it is very easy to handle complex road conditions in Yunnan, Guizhou, and Sichuan."
Comfortable driving, quiet and low noise
By optimizing the engine structure and design, noise and vibration have been effectively reduced, creating a quieter environment for long-distance driving and enhancing the driver's concentration and comfort.
6 high-energy live broadcasts, witnessing every journey
During the road test, Cummins launched 6 live broadcasts. Cummins experts, experienced truck drivers, and industry media formed a road test witness team to present the challenge road conditions and product experience in real time. The flowers arrived on time, and the milk was delivered fresh. Facing the dual challenges of complex road conditions and special cargo, the new Cummins 16N natural gas engine passed all tests with flying colors.
But the exploration does not stop here. What is the maximum horsepower of the 16N? How to achieve a balance between power and low fuel consumption? What reliability technology innovations are there for complex road conditions in China? What innovative components are there to make the engine performance even better?
More core data and fuel consumption results will be fully revealed at the new product launch event on December 8th. The new power is about to debut. Stay tuned.